Many of the Indian national parks have proved to be an ideal place for the survival of endangered wild animals and birds. Some of these rare species can be found in Kaziranga National Park located in the Nagaon and Golaghat districts of the Indian state of Assam. Every year, several migratory birds arrive in Kaziranga from western countries. One of these bird species is the Eastern Imperial Eagle, which migrates to certain parts of Africa and Asia during winters. Earlier, the Eastern Imperial Eagle and Spanish Imperial Eagle were considered to be the same species. It’s only recently that a distinction has been made between the two..

An Eastern Imperial Eagle is a large bird and closely resembles its Spanish counterpart. They prefer to live in open areas that have small woods, unlike many other eagles generally found on mountains and in large forests. Hence the nests are built on trees having an open space around it and the females lay two or three eggs during the months of March or April. It takes about 43 days for the chicks to hatch. . While constructing their nests, these eagles use tree branches, grass and feathers. Eastern Imperial Eagles are one of the most sought-after attractions in Kaziranga National Park for bird watchers. Many of them visit Kaziranga especially for these eagles or several other rare birds..

Wildlife safaris conducted by expert nature guides help wildlife enthusiasts to watch their favourite animals and birds closely. Most of the resorts in Kaziranga arrange these wildlife tours for their guests on demand. These resorts provide excellent accommodations to tourists in the form of rooms and suites that are well-furnished with eco-friendly materials.

They are provided with all the modern facilities like satellite television, internet connectivity, and doctor-on-call. Good connectivity by road, rail and air, makes it convenient for tourists to reach these resorts without any hassle.

Had it not been for the efforts of Mary Curzon, wife of Lord Curzon of Kedleston, the viceroy of British India, the great one-horned rhinoceroses would have vanished from India. In the early twentieth century when she visited the region, now a wildlife national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, there wasn’t a single rhinoceros in sight. Mary Curzon persuaded her husband to protect the rhino population of this region from extinction. This resulted in the creation of the Kaziranga Proposed Reserve Forest on the 1st of June, 1905.

The area of this reserve forest was extended further from an initial 232 square kilometers, up to the banks of Brahmaputra River. This region was designated as a Reserve Forest in the year 1908 and re-designated as Kaziranga Game Sanctuary in 1916. A forest conservationist called P.D. Stacey renamed it as Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary in 1950. A bill passed by the Government of Assam in the year 1954 imposed severe penalties for the poaching of rhinos. Kaziranga became one of the national parks in India with the passing of Assam National Park Act in 1968. It was accorded the status of World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1985 for the uniqueness of its natural environment.

Over the years, this national park has received maximum protection under the laws of India for conservation of its abundant wildlife. Intense patrolling and construction of anti-poaching camps has helped in curbing the menace of poaching to a great extent.. In recent times, cameras are being used on drones and monitored by the park's security guards to protect the endangered species from armed poachers. Elevated regions have also been created for protecting the animals during the occurrence of floods. Many of the resorts in Kaziranga located close to the national parks provide excellent accommodation to tourists visiting this region.